How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND036 - Dependent plant &1 does not belong to distr. chain &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Dependent plant &1 does not belong to distr. chain &2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND036 - Dependent plant &1 does not belong to distr. chain &2/&3 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WES_OUTBOUND036 Dependent plant &1 does not belong to distr. chain &2/&3
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during outbound delivery or shipping processes in SAP when the system checks the distribution chain configuration. Specifically, the dependent plant (plant &1) assigned to a sales document or delivery does not belong to the specified distribution chain (&2/&3).
  
  Distribution Chain in SAP is a combination of Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division.
  Each plant must be assigned to the correct distribution chain to ensure proper processing of sales and delivery documents.
  If the plant is not correctly assigned or linked to the distribution chain, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system tries to validate that the plant involved in the delivery or sales process is part of the distribution chain defined by the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  If the plant is not assigned to the distribution chain, the outbound delivery cannot be processed because the logistics and sales data are inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment to Distribution Chain:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Define Shipping Point and Goods Receiving Point ? Assign Shipping Point to Plant.
  Or more relevantly, check the assignment of plants to sales organizations, distribution channels, and divisions.
  
  
  
  Verify Distribution Chain Configuration:
  
  Use transaction OVX5 to check the distribution chain assignments.
  Ensure that the plant (&1) is assigned to the sales organization (&2) and distribution channel (&3) in the distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Distribution Chain:
  
  If the plant is missing, assign it to the correct distribution chain.
  This can be done in the IMG under:
  
  Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Sales and Distribution ? Assign Plant to Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:
  
  Verify the sales document and delivery master data to ensure the correct plant and distribution chain are used.
  Correct any inconsistencies in the sales order or delivery document.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After correcting the assignment, try to process the outbound delivery or shipping document again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Distribution Chain: Combination of Sales Organization + Distribution Channel + Division.
  Plant: Represents a location where goods are produced or stored.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVX5 – Display/Change Distribution Chain.
  SPRO – IMG for configuration.
  VL01N / VL02N – Create/Change Outbound Delivery.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WES_OUTBOUND036 for specific patches or updates.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WES_OUTBOUND036 indicates a mismatch between the plant and the distribution chain in the sales and distribution setup. Correcting the plant assignment to the appropriate distribution chain resolves the issue.